We are now accepting uploads for lightning talks. Upload your timed PowerPoint presentation HERE. For more details on the specifications for lightning talks refer to the Guide for Lightning Talks. Lightning talks need to be uploaded by the end of the day by 11:59PM EDT (GMT -4) Monday, August 10.

For those who have indicated that they will need to upload pre-recorded oral presentations, you can now upload your video HERE. This is only for those who have indicated unreliable internet service, or other circumstances that preclude them from presenting live during their session. For more details on the specifications for recording your oral presentation refer to the Guide for Oral Presentations. Recorded oral presentations need to be uploaded by the end of the day by 11:59PM EDT (GMT -4) Monday, August 10.

Need some inspiration to move? Eyes sore from too much Zooming? Get out and run! The All-out Ostrich Scramble has long been an annual tradition at AOS conferences. This relaxing activity has been a fun way to meet fellow runners, shake-off conference lethargy, and strengthen connections within the AOS community. Please consider supporting this year’s NAOC by participating in a virtual fun run. As you might imagine, things will be different this year: no sign-ups, no ostrich egg prizes…but still a great opportunity to support the community. To participate, conduct your run, as short or as long as you please, during the week of the conference. Just take a picture—of yourself, of your dog, of your favorite overlook, of whatever you want–and upload it to the #m_fun_run channel on the NAOC 2020 Slack group. We’ll include your images during the conference as a way to help people from around the globe connect through shared loves of birding and running. Please also consider making a purchase of conference merchandise (https://naocbirds.org/merchandise-2/) as a way to endow the conference and support the Puerto Rico Ornithological Society. Your participation helps maintain this fun tradition while supporting the conference proceedings from afar. Go run!